Flags and Countries
Capital Cities
Modals
Present Tenses
Comparatives and Superlatives
100

This country's flag has a red circle representing the sun on a white background. It is often called the "Land of the Rising Sun." What country is it?

Japan

100

Name South Korea's capital city.

Seoul

100

You are entering a laboratory. A sign says:

“Protective equipment is required.”

Which sentence expresses the rule correctly?

A. You might wear protective equipment.
B. You should wear protective equipment.
C. You must wear protective equipment.
D. You would wear protective equipment.

C. You must wear protective equipment.

100

“My sister usually ___ to school by bus, but today she ___ her bicycle.”

goes / is riding

100

"This smartphone is ___ (fast) than my old one."

faster

200

Which country has a flag featuring a white maple leaf between two red vertical bands?

Canada

200

Canberra is the capital of which country?

Australia

200

Your friend says:

“I have an important exam tomorrow, but I haven't studied at all.”

Give your friend one sentence of strong advice using a modal verb.

You should study tonight.
Other acceptable answers: You ought to study tonight. / You must start studying.

200

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

A. I am knowing the answer.
B. I know the answer.
C. I have knowing the answer.
D. I knowing the answer.

B. I know the answer.

200

"That was ___ (excite) movie I have ever seen."

the most exciting

300

This country's flag contains a white cross on a red background. It is also famous for the Alps, watches, and chocolate.

Switzerland

300

Which European country's capital is Lisbon?

Portugal

300

“The lights are on, but nobody is answering the door. They ___ be at home.”

A. mustn't
B. can't
C. might
D. should have

C. Might

300

“Scientists (study) the effects of climate change for many years.”

have been studying

300

Choose the correct sentence.

A. My new school is more bigger than my old school.
B. My new school is biggest than my old school.
C. My new school is much bigger than my old school.
D. My new school is very bigger than my old school.

C. My new school is much bigger than my old school.

400

Which country has a dragon on its national flag? Bonus: What is the dragon's color?

Bhutan -- a white dragon

400

Which capital city is located on the River Thames and is one of the world's major financial centers?

London

400

What is the difference in meaning between these two sentences?

  1. You don't have to attend the meeting.
  2. You mustn't attend the meeting.

“Don't have to” means it is not necessary. “Mustn't” means it is prohibited/not allowed.

400

What's the difference between these two sentences?

  1. I have read three books this month.
  2. I have been reading this book all afternoon.

The first emphasizes a completed amount/result. The second emphasizes an ongoing activity or duration.

400

“The more you practice speaking English, ___ (confident) you become.”

the more confident

500

Identify the country from these clues:

  • Its flag has a blue background.
  • It contains the Union Jack.
  • It has four red stars with white borders.
  • It is located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean.

New Zealand

500

This country's capital was formerly known as Nur-Sultan from 2019 to 2022. What is its current name?

Astana, now Kazakhstan

500

Your friend arrived at school with wet clothes. It has been raining heavily all morning.

Complete the sentence:

“You ___ have forgotten to bring your umbrella.”

Must

Because the speaker is making a strong deduction based on evidence.

500

Correct the mistake in this sentence:

“I have been knowing my best friend since Grade 3.”

“I have known my best friend since Grade 3. Know is a stative verb. We do not generally use it in continuous form for this sentence.

500

“Of all the students in the class, James is ___ (good) at mathematics. However, Maria's results are ___ (good) than his in English.”

the best / better